Opinto-opas

Oppimateriaalit

All course material will be provided in itslearning.

Opetusmenetelmät

Self-regulated learning, information seach, application of culture theories, reflection of ones's own cultural experiences and background, self-reflection, experience sharing.

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

Instructed independent work, reflection of one's own cultural experiences and background, self-assessment.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course (5 ECTS) is divided in three different modules.

The first module (1 ECTS, 27 h) is mandatory for all participants and it is implemented in English.

The second module (2 ECTS, 54 h) and the third module (2 ECTS, 54 h) will be chosen by the participants according to their own interest from the following:

Chinese Culture (in English
Deutsche Kultur (auf Deutsch)
English Culture (in English)
Indian Culture (in English)
Svensk kultur (på svenska)
Finnish Culture (in English)


The course equals approximately 135 hours of student work.

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty

Approved / Failed

All course assignments need to be completed according to instructions and returned by the given deadline.

Criteria and further instructions are provided in itslearning.

Grades will be given by 15.12.2023.

Sisällön jaksotus

Welcome to start your Culture Journey!

This course is implemented fully online. The course is completed independently, however some assignments are interactive.

The course starts with a Zoom meeting on September 7 at 10:00 - 12:00. It is recommended for all to join the meeting. However, if you cannot join the course info meeting, you should go through the course assignments and objectives on your own. All course material can be found in Itslearning learning environment.



The first module (1 ECTS) is completed by everyone in English 7.9.- 5.10.2023.

In addition to the first module, you need to choose two culture modules ( 2 ECTS + 2 ECTS) from the list below.

To be completed: 6.10.-1.12.2023.

Chinese Culture (in English
Deutsche Kultur (auf Deutsch)
English Culture (in English)
Indian Culture (in English)
Svensk kultur (på svenska)
Finnish Culture (in English)

Viestintäkanava ja lisätietoja

Student places are divided between Turku University of Applied Sciences and other Universities of Applied Sciences:
Max 30 students are accepted from Turku University of Applied Sciences, and
Max 30 students are accepted from other Universities of Applied Sciences.

Total: 60 students.

Students at Turku UAS – enrolment in Peppi NOT via the link in CampusOnline-portal.

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Oppimateriaalit

All course material will be provided in itslearning.

Opetusmenetelmät

Self-regulated learning, information seach, application of culture theories, reflection of ones's own cultural experiences and background, self-reflection, experience sharing.

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

Instructed independent work, reflection of one's own cultural experiences and background, self-assessment.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course (5 ECTS) is divided in three different modules.

The first module (1 ECTS, 27 h) is mandatory for all participants and it is implemented in English.

The second module (2 ECTS, 54 h) and the third module (2 ECTS, 54 h) will be chosen by the participants according to their own interest from the following:

Chinese Culture (in English
Deutsche Kultur (auf Deutsch)
English Culture (in English)
Indian Culture (in English)
Svensk kultur (på svenska)
Venäjän kulttuuria (suomeksi)


The course equals approximately 135 hours of student work.

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty

Approved / Failed

All course assignments need to be completed according to instructions and returned by the given deadline.

Please see the following criteria:

To pass the course, a student is able to

- identify features of one's own culture in comparison to other cultures, and understand what is meant by cultural awareness.
- understand how different stereotypes may affect our behaviour.
-identify cultural differences, values and culture shock. Can also compare one's own culture with the target culture and recognise the different phases of culture shock.
- present and describe key features, events and other aspects of the target country and its culture based on student's own areas of interests.
- apply culture specific manners and norms in working life communication.

To fail the course, a student in not able to
meet the given criteria or has not completed all course assignments according to the instructions.

Grades will be given by 12.5.2023.

Sisällön jaksotus

Welcome to start your Culture Journey!

This course is implemented fully online. The course is completed independently, however some assignments are interactive.

The course starts with a Zoom meeting on January 11 at 10:00 - 12:00. It is recommended for all to join the meeting. However, if you cannot join the course info meeting, you should go through the course assignments and objectives on your own. All course material can be found in Itslearning learning environment.



The first module (1 ECTS) is completed by everyone in English 11.1.- 15.2.2023.

In addition to the first module, you need to choose two culture modules ( 2 ECTS + 2 ECTS) from the list below.

To be completed: 16.2.-28.4.2023.

Chinese Culture (in English
Deutsche Kultur (auf Deutsch)
English Culture (in English)
Indian Culture (in English)
Svensk kultur (på svenska)
Venäjän kulttuuria (suomeksi)

Viestintäkanava ja lisätietoja

Student places are divided between Turku University of Applied Sciences and other Universities of Applied Sciences:
Max 30 students are accepted from Turku University of Applied Sciences, and
Max 25 students are accepted from other Universities of Applied Sciences.
Max 5 students from Open UAS

Total: 60 students.

Students at Turku UAS – enrolment in Peppi NOT via the link in CampusOnline-portal.

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The course assessment is based the completion of the Course portfolio including all required assignments.

Oppimateriaalit

All course material will be provided in itslearning.

Opetusmenetelmät

Self-regulated learning, information seach, application of culture theories, reflection of ones's own cultural experiences and background, self-reflection, experience sharing.

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

Instructed independent work, reflection of one's own cultural experiences and background, self-assessment.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course (5 ECTS) is divided in three different modules.

The first module (1 ECTS, 27 h) is mandatory for all participants and it is implemented in English.

The second module (2 ECTS, 54 h) and the third module (2 ECTS, 54 h) will be chosen by the participants according to their own interest from the following:

Chinese Culture (in English
Deutsche Kultur (auf Deutsch)
English Culture (in English)
Indian Culture (in English)
Svensk kultur (på svenska)
Venäjän kulttuuria (suomeksi)


The course equals approximately 135 hours of student work.

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty

Approved / Failed

All course assignments need to be completed according to instructions and returned by the given deadline.

Criteria and further instructions are provided in itslearning.

Grades will be given by 14.12.2022.

Sisällön jaksotus

Welcome to start your Culture Journey!

This course is implemented fully online. The course is completed independently, however some assignments are interactive.

The course starts with a Zoom meeting on September 7 at 10:00 - 12:00. It is recommended for all to join the meeting. However, if you cannot join the course info meeting, you should go through the course assignments and objectives on your own. All course material can be found in Itslearning learning environment.



The first module (1 ECTS) is completed by everyone in English 7.9.- 5.10.2022.

In addition to the first module, you need to choose two culture modules ( 2 ECTS + 2 ECTS) from the list below.

To be completed: 6.10.-30.11.2022.

Chinese Culture (in English
Deutsche Kultur (auf Deutsch)
English Culture (in English)
Indian Culture (in English)
Svensk kultur (på svenska)
Venäjän kulttuuria (suomeksi)

Viestintäkanava ja lisätietoja

Student places are divided between Turku University of Applied Sciences and other Universities of Applied Sciences:
Max 30 students are accepted from Turku University of Applied Sciences, and
Max 30 students are accepted from other Universities of Applied Sciences.

Total: 60 students.

Students at TUAS – enrolment in Peppi NOT via the link in CampusOnline-portal.

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Oppimateriaalit

All course material will be provided in itslearning.

Opetusmenetelmät

Self-regulated learning, information seach, application of culture theories, reflection of ones's own cultural experiences and background, self-reflection, experience sharing.

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

Instructed independent work, reflection of one's own cultural experiences and background, self-assessment.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course (5 ECTS) is divided in three different modules.

The first module (1 ECTS, 27 h) is mandatory for all participants and it is implemented in English.

The second module (2 ECTS, 54 h) and the third module (2 ECTS, 54 h) will be chosen by the participants according to their own interest from the following:

Chinese Culture (in English
Deutsche Kultur (auf Deutsch)
English Culture (in English)
Indian Culture (in English)
Svensk kultur (på svenska)
Venäjän kulttuuria (suomeksi)


The course equals approximately 135 hours of student work.

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty

Approved / Failed

All course assignments need to be completed according to instructions and returned by the given deadline.

Criteria and further instructions are provided in itslearning.

Grades will be given by 10.5.2022.

Sisällön jaksotus

Welcome to start your Culture Journey!

This course is implemented fully online. The course is completed independently, however some assignments are interactive.

The course starts with a Zoom meeting on February 8 at 10:00 - 11:30. It is recommended for all to join the meeting. However, if you cannot join the course info meeting, you should go through the course assignments and objectives on your own. All course material can be found in Itslearning learning environment.



The first module (1 ECTS) is completed by everyone in English 8.2.- 8.3.2022.

In addition to the first module, you need to choose two culture modules ( 2 ECTS + 2 ECTS) from the list below.

To be completed: 9.3.-26.4.2022.

Chinese Culture (in English
Deutsche Kultur (auf Deutsch)
English Culture (in English)
Indian Culture (in English)
Svensk kultur (på svenska)
Venäjän kulttuuria (suomeksi)

Viestintäkanava ja lisätietoja

Student places are divided between Turku University of Applied Sciences and other Universities of Applied Sciences:
Max 60 students are accepted from Turku University of Applied Sciences, and
Max 60 students are accepted from other Universities of Applied Sciences.

Total: 120 students.

Students at TUAS – enrolment in Peppi NOT via the link in CampusOnline-portal.

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty